Don’t click the article. There’s literally nothing in there not found in the misplaced-modifier-laden headline.

And yes, I’m convinced my car is a LOT less likely to get stolen since it’s unlikely a crook ever learned stick.

Manual, six cylinder, RWD.

I actually take issue with how that article characterized HEVs; the Toyota Synergy (planetary) drive system is frankly ingenious in how SIMPLE it is. I would argue it’s actually much simpler than a complex, 9- or 10-speed torque-converter based AT these days. I tell people if you want a gas-powered appliance, just get a (Toyota-style) hybrid nowadays.

The 1.4 and 1.4T Multiair are very reliable engines. Just look around and you’ll still see a ton of 500s driving around despite not being sold for years now. The 500e was by and large reliable too. Lack of faith in Fiat is based mostly on outdated and just incorrect speculation.

Give. Us. New. Product.

After the official Stellantis comments just earlier about bearish EV future, this is a surprise to be sure, but a welcome one! I will be putting in a deposit, ideally for a “c” version (cabrio).

The first one was a flop.

It was a compliance car. I don’t think you can really call it a flop. Also, the OG Fiat 500e is still the most fun EV I’ve driven, actually better than the gas version. 500e of the current gen is actually a top seller in several EU markets, so it’s not a flop at all.

Whether the 2nd gen 500e will sell in numbers in the US? Well, that is another story entirely.

I’m starting to think we may not be getting the Fiat 500e stateside.

My buddy said no thanks. Never buying another Tesla he says.

They’ve also been offering transfers of unlimited Supercharging for legacy holdouts.

Hey Tesla, quit Musk.

Shy sure spends a lot on factories.

Yes!

Yep that is scary good. Sell me a wagon in US and I’ll buy Chinese.

I was thinking the I-Pace was expensive to insure compared to my old ID.4, but then I recalled it was an 85K vehicle new (vs. 40K) sold in small numbers so it kind of checks out.

I would imagine TM3/Y aren’t terrible anymore to fix except maybe the simplified, half shell cast versions.

Correction: I-Pace manufacturer.

Replacement key was nominal in cost.

Pro tip: you can have replacement wheel lock keys made with some documentation and a good photo. Ask me how I know.

Did you have wheel locks? I’m curious how much deterrent those are.

We’ve replaced a lot of EV trips with ebike trips. The kids love it. So do I.